Performed at the 2017 Snow Pond. Music Festival (Maine)

Maya Bennardo, violin, Hannah Levinson, viola

I composed ‘Rise Once More’ specifically for the 2017 Snow Pond Music Festival, in Sidney, Maine. I was honored to have Maya Bernnardo (violin)and Hannah Levinson (viola) premiere it, as they conveyed a sense of emotion beyond my wildest dreams. For the story behind this piece, please listen to the brief, spoken introduction, included on this recording. It puts the piece into context.